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Big Data courses can help you learn data analysis, data visualization, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques. You can build skills in interpreting large datasets, designing data-driven strategies, and utilizing machine learning algorithms. Many courses introduce tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Tableau, that support processing vast amounts of information and presenting insights effectively. Additionally, you may explore topics such as data warehousing, predictive analytics, and the ethical implications of data usage.


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    Google Cloud

    Analyzing and Visualizing Data the Google Way

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Big Data, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Political Sciences

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud, Advanced Mathematics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Landing.AI for Beginners: Build Data Visualization AI Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Foundations of R Programming and Basic Data Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, R (Software), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Plotly, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences, Anthropology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build Data-Driven C# Desktop Applications with SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Servers, Application Development, Data Validation, Application Design, Database Application, Business Reporting, SQL, Data Access, User Interface (UI), Issue Tracking, Data Integrity, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Master Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path 1 (Enhanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Visualization and the Art of Storytelling - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Infographics, Storytelling, Geospatial Mapping, Box Plots, Histogram, Data Ethics, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Preparation with Alteryx: Automating Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Alteryx, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Workflow Management, Data Literacy, Project Schedules, Data Visualization, Scheduling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Automation, Exploratory Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Analysis, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular big data courses

  • Analyzing and Visualizing Data the Google Way: Google Cloud
  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Landing.AI for Beginners: Build Data Visualization AI Models: Coursera
  • Foundations of R Programming and Basic Data Manipulation: Packt
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
  • Build Data-Driven C# Desktop Applications with SQL Server: EDUCBA
  • Master Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path 1 (Enhanced): Coursera
  • Data Visualization and the Art of Storytelling - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech

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